The Houston Strategy Forum is bringing together top supply chain and operations business leaders from Houston's largest companies to participate in a conversation and interactive discussion with an audience of supply chain professionals, managers, directors and VPs.

Our summits are unique. They do not involve speeches or Powerpoint presentations. They are open and down-to-earth discussions between the panel speakers, with heavy participation from the audience. Our format is relaxed, akin to a coffee-table style chat. We receive rave reviews about our format both from speakers and attendees.

Discussion Approach

While we will stay within the thematic guidelines, our discussions are spontaneous and may flow in interesting directions. Our unscripted format often creates "insightful learning opportunities."

Symposium Agenda

Registration begins at 11:30 AM. The symposium begins with lunch (seating for lunch at 11:45 AM), followed by two consecutive 60 minute panel discussions. The symposium is followed by private and general receptions.

Symposium Evolving List of Discussion Topics (Updated June 7)

Theme: "Progressing in Your Supply-Chain Career"

We are developing the discussion questions for this year’s symposium. We will add/revise the topics based on the feedback of our panel speakers and registrants.

First Session: "Growing Your Supply-Chain Career"

How should supply chain professionals safe guard their careers during volatile market conditions?

How should supply chain professionals in entry, mid, and senior level positions position themselves to grow their careers? What are the challenges and strategies at each level?

As companies experience volatile market conditions, how are the expectations and requirements changing for success in supply chain roles? Which skills and mindsets are becoming important?

How are companies retooling their culture to attract millennials and help them thrive, while at the same time ensuring their senior staff feels significant?

Second Session: "Cross-functional, Cross-industry Career Development"

How important is it for Supply Chain professionals to consider building a cross-functional career path?

What are the challenges and opportunities associated with a cross-functional career path? Which new skills are needed to build a cross-functional career?

Are supply chain skills transferable between industries? Should supply chain professionals diversify between industries or specialize in one sector?

For VISITORS: Sorry, we do not offer refunds to visitors or prospective members. You are welcome to send a substitute. A substitution charge of $50 applies. To register the substitute, use the registration category, "Substituting for a Visitor." On the next page of registration, indicate the name of the person whom you are substituting.

FOR GENERAL MEMBERS: If you let us know at least one week prior, we will credit your HSF account for the fees, so you can apply the fees toward a future event.

FOR STRATEGIC MEMBERS: Strategic Members attend all events for no charge (if registered in time). Since Strategic Membership is tied to specific individuals, substitutions are not allowed if you cannot make it to the event.

Dress Code: Business Professional

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Houston Strategy Forum expects professional conduct from all attendees.

Please come to learn and participate in the discussion, and be respectful of other executives in attendance.

Houston Strategy Forum reserves the right to deny admission to the event, ask an individual or group to leave the event, and exclude from electronic lists and communication, any individual or organization.

VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT:By registering for the event, you provide the Houston Strategy Forum your consent to be included in photographs and video recording of the event.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

The opinions expressed by speakers and attendees are their own only, and not the Houston Strategy Forum's. Any business concepts, issues and ideas discussed may not be applicable in your situation. Houston Strategy Forum makes no claims about the completeness, accuracy or applicability of any discussion. Please seek professional business help to implement any change in your business or career.

Driving Directions: The new location of the Petroleum Club is 1201 Louisiana Street, Total Plaza. It is east from the Hyatt Regency and south of the CenterPoint building, at the intersection with Dallas street.

The club is located on the 35th floor.

In the interest of your safety, it is always a good idea to pay attention to the surroundings, your possessions and self, when parking your car and approaching any Downtown venue. We recommend valet parking.

Parking: Street metered and private parking lots are available options.

Valet is available on the south side of building and the valet entrance is from Milam street. The cost for valet is $15.